Number: VA.2.S.1
Title: The arts are inherently experiential and actively engage learners in the processes of creating, interpreting, and responding to art.
Type:
Enduring Understanding
Subject: Visual Art
Grade: 2
Big Idea: Skills, Techniques, and Processes
Related Benchmarks
This cluster includes the following benchmarks
Code |
Description |
VA.2.S.1.1: | Experiment with tools and techniques as part of art-making processes. |
VA.2.S.1.2: | Use diverse resources to inspire expression of personal ideas and experiences in works of art. |
VA.2.S.1.3: | Explore art from different time periods and cultures as sources for inspiration. |
VA.2.S.1.4: | Use accurate art vocabulary to discuss art. |
Related Access Points
This cluster includes the following access points.
Independent
Access Point Number |
Access Point Title |
VA.2.S.1.In.a: | Explore the use of art tools, processes, and media. |
VA.2.S.1.In.b: | Produce artwork influenced by personal decisions and ideas. |
VA.2.S.1.In.c: | Use art vocabulary to communicate about art and the art-making process. |
Supported
Access Point Number |
Access Point Title |
VA.2.S.1.Su.a: | Recognize basic art tools, processes, and media. |
VA.2.S.1.Su.b: | Create artwork that communicates awareness of self. |
VA.2.S.1.Su.c: | Respond to selected art vocabulary to communicate about art. |
Participatory
Related Resources
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Lesson Plans
Name |
Description |
United States Symbols: The Statue of Liberty: | Students will participate in research to describe how the Statue of Liberty is a symbol that represents the United States. Students will use a graphic organizer to write facts about the Statue of Liberty and take notes using details gathered from photographs and other text and graphic features, which will be creatively interwoven into a drawing of the Statue of Liberty utilizing a variety of materials and techniques. |
Capturing Movement with Lines: | In this lesson students will use line variety to create movement. Students will look at two works of art and identify how the artists use lines to create movement. Students will create their own gesture drawing showing movement. |